Ridang Temple

Ridang Temple

Ridang temple, the full name of "Jiacuo ridang temple.". In Longzi County, Shannan area, it is located in ridang Township, west of the county. 500 meters to the north is the Longzi River (Neiqu), with an altitude of 4000 meters.

Introduction to history

Ridang temple is a temple with a long history in Longzi area. During the Tubo Period, it was a bon temple. After the 11th century, it was founded by kanzhe riwujianzan as a gadang temple. After the 15th century, it was changed into a Gelug temple. There were 12 generations of living Buddhas reincarnated and passed on. The number of monks in the temple was about 100, and there were more than 70 before the democratic reform in 1959. Jurisdiction Xiangda temple, bening Lacan, Si RI Lacan sub temple.

architectural style

The main building of ridang temple is composed of Dukang hall, dejilakan, Riwu jianzan pagoda, etc. (120 meters long and 70 meters wide). The early buildings include temple wall, Dukang hall, riwujianzan pagoda and so on. Temple wall: it is elliptical in plane, long from north to South and narrow from east to west. The wall is rammed with soil layer by layer, 5 meters high and 1.3 meters thick. There is a lot of gravel in the rammed soil. Dukang Hall: there are 4 pillars from the porch, covering an area of about 50 square meters, with porches on both sides. The hall faces east to the west, covering an area of 238 square meters (17 meters long and 14 meters wide). It has 8 columns with a circular shape and a diameter of 0.4 meters. In the beam structure of the hall, there are "cross" shaped timber substitutes on the front and rear columns, which bear the "well" shaped beam. Square rafters are set on the beams, and watchboards are laid on them. The two central rooms are of patio type, which can be used for lighting. The side of the timber substitutes facing the center is decorated Exquisite carving patterns, including the dragon and Phoenix, the lion's Dharma protector, and the amount of rolling grass, twigs, lotus patterns, etc., are elegant and varied. The carving techniques are all reduced, the shape is plump, and the lines are smooth, which has high artistic value. Murals are painted on the four walls of the hall, including Sakyamuni and his followers, Dharma protector, Bodhisattva and other Buddha statues. The lines are delicate and smooth, and the colors are elegant. Riwu hard zanling Pagoda: located in the southwest corner of the temple, the pagoda base is square, with a total of 6 levels. It is supported by a circular pagoda body, on which are the thirteen heavenly rings, umbrella covers, Sun Moon pearls, etc. The pagoda provides the body of kanzhe riwujianzan living Buddha in Youchuang temple

The upper part of the pagoda was damaged during the "revolution", and then it was restored to its original appearance in 1989.

The late architecture consists of the new Dukang hall, dejila Kangxi and so on. New Dukang Hall: it is located in the east side of the south of the temple. It faces east from the West. The gate opens to the East. The width of the gate is 2.5 meters. There are porches and several steps outside. On the west side of the porch is the Buddhist hall, with a rectangular plane (23 meters long and 18 meters wide). The four walls of the hall are painted with portraits of the third Buddha. The wall of the hall is made of stone. Around the eaves, there was a carved lion, decorated with a piece of grass. Dejilakan: it is located in the southeast of Dukang hall in the early period. It sits on the West and faces east. It has four columns and is used for religious implements.

Address: Longzi County, Shannan City

Longitude: 92.244067

Latitude: 28.418913

Ticket information: free.

Chinese PinYin : Ri Dang Si